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Thousands of people were killed Nov. 8, 2013 when Typhoon Haiyan unleashed ferocious winds and giant waves that washed away homes and schools in the Philippines.

<p><br />Thousands of people were killed Nov. 8, 2013, when Typhoon Haiyan unleashed ferocious winds and giant waves that washed away homes and schools in the Philippines. Many organizations are reaching out to help those affected by this natural disaster. Below is a list of organizations aiding in recovery efforts: <br />&#160;</p><h3>American Red Cross</h3><ul><li>To donate by phone, call<strong> 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767)</strong> or, for a $10 donation, text <strong>REDCROSS </strong>to <strong>90999</strong>, and then confirm the donation with the word, <strong>Yes.</strong></li><li>To donate money online, visit the {{a href="external_link-13095903"}}American Red Cross website{{/a}}.</li></ul><h3><strong>Philippine Red Cross&#160;</strong></h3><ul><li>Donate online at the {{a href="external_link-13095942"}}Philippine Red Cross website.{{/a}}</li></ul><h3>Philippine Nurses Association of America</h3><ul><li>The {{a href="external_link-13099890"}}Philippine Nurses Association{{/a}} is collecting money and supplies in hopes of sending a medical mission to the hardest-hit areas of their homeland.</li></ul><h3>Habitat for Humanity&#160;</h3><p>Deploying disaster team and aiding in rebuilding efforts.&#160;</p><ul><li>Go to the {{a href="external_link-13095970"}}Habitat for Humanity website{{/a}} to donate online or get information about donating by mail.</li></ul><h3>Operation USA&#160;</h3><p>Working in the Philippines since 1986, this group provides water purification, chemicals, shelter materials, medicine and medical equipment to those in need.&#160;</p><ul><li>To donate by phone, call <strong>1-800-678-7255.</strong> Text donations are also being accepted. Just text<strong> AID</strong> to <strong>50555</strong> to donate $10.</li><li>To donate by mail, send a check to Operation USA, P.O. Box 36188, Los Angeles, CA 90036-0188.</li><li>Donations are also being accepted online at the {{a href="external_link-13095977"}}Operation USA website{{/a}}</li></ul><h3>Salvation Army</h3><ul><li>To donate by phone, call&#160;<strong>1-800-SAL-ARMY (1-800-725-2769)</strong> or, for a $10 donation, text&#160;<strong>TYPHOON</strong> to <strong>80888</strong>, and then confirm the donation with the word, <strong>Yes</strong>.</li><li>To donate online, visit the {{a href="external_link-13095910"}}Salvation Army website{{/a}}.</li></ul><h3>Samaritan’s Purse</h3><p>They have a team deployed and are providing&#160;basic necessities like temporary shelter, clean water, food and hygiene items.<strong><br /></strong></p><ul><li>To donate by phone, call&#160;<strong>1-800-528-1980.</strong></li><li>To donate online, visit the {{a href="external_link-13095928"}}Samaritan's Purse website.{{/a}}</li></ul><h3>Save the Children&#160;</h3><ul><li>To donate, go to the {{a href="external_link-13095963"}}Save the Children website.{{/a}}</li></ul><h3>UNICEF&#160;</h3><p>Helping the children affected by the typhoon get shelter, clean water, nutrition and vaccinations.&#160;</p><ul><li>To donate by phone call <strong>1-800-367-5437.</strong>&#160;</li><li>Go to the {{a href="external_link-13095961"}}UNICEF website{{/a}} to donate online or print out a form to send the donation by mail.&#160;</li></ul><h3><strong>World Vision</strong>&#160;</h3><p>Helping children and their families with urgent needs like clean water and emergency shelter. Also establishes child-friendly spaces so children can be in a safe environment.&#160;</p><ul><li>To donate online, go to the {{a href="external_link-13095966"}}World Vision website.{{/a}}</li></ul><h3>United Nations World Food Programme</h3><ul><li>The World Food Programme said it will send more than 40 tons of high energy biscuits and work with the Filipino government to help with logistics and emergency communications systems. It asks for donations at www.wfpusa.org or by texting the word AID to 27722 to instantly donate $10.</li></ul><h3>Catholic Relief Services</h3><ul><li>Catholic Relief Services is accepting donations on its website, emergencies.crs.org, as it begins moving supplies and staff to respond to the typhoon.</li></ul><h3>American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee</h3><ul><li>The American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee has begun collecting donations for relief efforts. To contribute, go to www.jdc.org or call 212-687-6200.</li></ul><h3>Stop Hunger Now</h3><ul><li>Stop Hunger Now aims to end hunger by providing food and life-saving aid to the world's most vulnerable.&#160;</li><li>To donate, visit the {{a href="external_link-1169125"}}Stop Hunger Now website.{{/a}}</li></ul><h3>Church World Service&#160;</h3><p>To learn more, visit {{a href="external_link-13102781"}}Church World Service's website{{/a}} or call 1-800-297-1516.</p><h3>United Methodist Committee on Relief</h3><p>UMCOR is already in the Philippines, and {{a href="external_link-13107056"}}100 percent of donations go to aid the cause{{/a}}, not to nonprofit administration.</p>

Typhoon Haiyan: How to help